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Here are some trending stories you may have missed from Community Impact’s Austin and San Antonio coverage areas from Feb. 10-14.
Hello Sweetie BBQ closes in Georgetown, benefit planned for owner in March
Georgetown’s Hello Sweetie BBQ closed in January, owner Al Shankle said.
The barbecue spot served brisket, sandwiches, soul food and more. Shankle decided to close shop due to an upcoming back surgery and to continue to fight his battle with cancer, which he said is getting better.
Read the full story by Anna Maness.
11 new businesses and 1 closure: 12 business updates in the Cedar Park area
From health care and hair care to dining and education, Cedar Park community members can experience a range of new businesses in the area in addition to one closure.
Read the full story by Dacia Garcia, Steve Guntli and Chloe Young.
City of Kyle increases speed limit on I-35 northbound frontage road
Drivers will see a speed limit increase on the northbound I-35 frontage road in Kyle.
After the Texas Department of Transportation conducted a speed study on both I-35 frontage roads within Kyle's jurisdiction, Kyle City Council voted to set the speed limit at 55 mph on the entire northbound frontage road.
Check out the latest on 6 businesses, eateries coming to Bastrop
Bastrop is poised to get several new businesses and restaurants as its population grows.
Read the full story by Amanda Cutshall.
New Braunfels locals to convert downtown historic building into Irish bar
New Braunfels locals Kyle Kennedy, Lalita Kennedy and Joseph Collins will be converting The Voigt House—one of New Braunfels’ oldest historic buildings—into an Irish bar called Kennedy’s Tavern this fall.
The project, located at 308 E. San Antonio St., is being engineered by Dillo Development Services. The architect on the project is ArtArch LLC, and the general contractor on the project is Contractor Kyle LLC.
Read the full story by Amira Van Leeuwen.
New Braunfels City Council approves incentive agreement with Costco
New Braunfels City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic incentive agreement for a 150,000-square-foot Costco Wholesale store Feb. 10.
The project will be located within the Mayfair development at 330 Addstine Lane in New Braunfels, according to previous reporting by Community Impact.
